A persistent heatwave continues to affect large parts of Bangladesh, with scorching temperatures disrupting normal life across 40 districts, including the capital, Dhaka.
With no significant rainfall in many areas over the past several days, intense sunshine and rising temperatures have made conditions increasingly uncomfortable.
The severe heat has particularly affected day labourers and low-income workers, many of whom are experiencing reduced earnings as fewer people venture outdoors.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Tuesday morning that a mild heatwave is sweeping across 40 districts and is likely to persist.
At the same time, thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in parts of four divisions, while heavy rainfall may occur in three divisions.
According to the Met Office, the heatwave is affecting Dhaka, Narayanganj, Tangail, Faridpur, Gopalganj, Mymensingh, Chandpur and Lakshmipur districts, as well as the divisions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal.
Day and night temperatures across the country are expected to remain nearly unchanged over the next 24 hours.
The weather office said an extension of a western low-pressure trough stretches from West Bengal to the northern Bay of Bengal.
Under its influence, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and lightning may occur at some places in the Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and at isolated locations in the Dhaka division.
Moderately heavy rainfall is also possible in parts of the Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies.
The Met Office also noted that the southwest monsoon may advance up to the Teknaf coast within the next 72 hours.
During the past 24 hours, the country's highest temperature was recorded in Khulna at 38 degrees Celsius, while the highest rainfall was recorded in Cumilla at 54 millimetres.
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